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Outline: Tommy's choice.
Chapter 21 Choices
Kim was getting aggravated with the woman behind the desk.
"You have to let me see him," Kim begged.
"May I ask who you are, miss?" she asked.
"For the hundredth time, I'm his wife! Now please, let me see him." Dr. Walker came walking in. "Dr. Walker, thank God. How's Tommy?" Kim asked.
"I'm afraid you can't see him until he wakes up, Kimberly."
"When do you think that will be?" Trini asked.
"I can't say," Dr. Walker replied.
"Kim, you really need to sit down and give your legs a rest," Billy insisted.
"We don't need you going into early labor when Tommy's sleeping," Trini said.
"Right, Trini. I guess I have worked my legs hard enough for one day," Kim sighed.
Kim soon drifted to sleep.
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Tanya tapped Kim on the shoulder.
"It's time to wake up sleepy head," she said.
"How long was I out?" Kim asked.
She sat up and rubbed her eyes.
"Well, you were asleep when we got here at 6:00 yesterday, and it's 10:00 in the morning right now," Tanya replied.
"You all were here the whole night?" Kim asked.
"We sure were," Adam smiled.
"You guys are so sweet. You didn't have to do that," Kim said.
"Are you kidding?" Zack yelled. "You and Tommy are our friends, hell, family."
"Zack's right,' Jason said, "You know we'll always be here for you."
"Thanks you all," Kim smiled.
"Mrs. Oliver, your husband's up," Dr. Walker said.
Kim slowly got up out of the chair with help from Trini.
"How is he, Dr. Walker?" Kim asked.
"He's doing much better, Kimberly. How's Elizabeth and Marty?" he wondered.
"They're great. Up 24/7," she laughed. Kim sighed as she walked up to Tommy. "Hey, handsome."
"Kim, you're not hurt," were the first words that came out of his mouth.
"Tommy, why would I be? Are you having nightmares or something?" she asked.
"That and I guess I'm nervous about you having the twins in a few weeks. I don't want anything to happen to you," Tommy said.
Kim smiled and leaned over the bed to kiss Tommy.
"Nothing will. If it will make you happy, I'll stay in bed, okay?" she asked.
"You better, beautiful," Tommy said.
Tommy looked away from Kim and put his head down.
"Tommy, what's wrong?" she asked.
"I've been thinking…" he replied.
"Thinking about what? Come on, you can tell me. I'm sure I'll understand," Kim said.
"There's nothing to understand, I've already made up my mind. I'm not going to race again, and no one's going to change my mind," Tommy replied.
"One crash and at that's it, you're through? That's not like the Tommy I married. The Tommy I married would never give up," Kim said.
"I never was sent to the hospital when I was a Ranger either," Tommy reminded her.
"Meaning…" Kim asked.
"Kim, I shouldn't have done this to begin with. This was a bigger risk than morphing. I just led myself to believe I could do this," Tommy sighed.
"I understand," Kim nodded.
Tommy took Kim's hand and looked straight into her eyes.
"I'm not leaving you, Kimberly… Elizabeth or Marty either," he promised.
A tear fell done the cheek of Kim. She pulled Tommy's hand up to her lips.
"I know you won't, but are you sure you want to give up racing?" Kim asked.
"I made my choice, Kim. I love you too much to risk my life," Tommy said.
Kim sniffled as a smile crept upon her face.
"I love you too, Tommy," she cried.
The rest came walking in.
"How are you feeling?" Adam asked.
"Better, but I still have a major headache," Tommy replied.
"Glad you're all right, bro," Jason said.
"Me, too," Kat nodded.
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Kim went to pick up Tommy from the hospital a week later.
"Kim you promised you wouldn't get out of bed. Did anyone stay with you? Are you having any pains?" Tommy panicked.
"I've kept that promise," she laughed. "Trini was staying with me, and I haven't been hurting. Come on, Tommy. Don't tell me you were planning on driving yourself home now, did you?"
"I would have been fine," he said.
"Driving what I might ask?" Kim asked.
"Um…" Tommy began.
"I thought so. Besides, you know Dr. Walker wouldn't have let you drive," Kim said.
Tommy took Kim's hand and kissed it.
"Now I know why I married you," he said.
"Oh yeah, why?" Kim asked.
"You're loving, caring, not to mention beautiful, and smart," Tommy said.
"Funny, I thought you married me because I'm carrying your children," Kim joked as she helped Tommy set in the wheelchair.
"I can't wait to get home," Tommy said.
"Hey you two," a voice called.
"Hey, Dr. Walker," Kim said.
"Now remember what I told you about staying off your feet, Kimberly."
"I will."
Summary to the next chapter: It's time!
